Chi Tran

Contributor

Chi Tran

Editorial contributor at Spiritual Culture

Chi Tran writes for Spiritual Culture, focusing on spiritual culture, sacred traditions, ritual life, folklore, symbols, festivals, sacred places, and living heritage around the world.

Editorial Note: Content is prepared with respect for spiritual diversity, cultural context, documented sources, oral tradition, and living community practice.

Articles by Chi Tran

2,383 published articles.

Define Buddhism

Define Buddhism

Explore the fundamentals of Buddhism, its beliefs, practices, origins, and more. Dive deep into understanding this ancient spiritual path.

Prophet Muhammad: Founder of Islam

Prophet Muhammad: Founder of Islam

The founder of Islam is the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims consider him the final prophet of God and the leader of the Islamic community.

The Piano Player with No Hands

The Piano Player with No Hands

The first time Ellie saw him, it was raining. Not a soft, sentimental drizzle, but a full, relentless downpour that blurred the streetlights and turned sidewalks into silver rivers. She had ducked into the old train station for shelter, the one with a vaulted ceiling and broken clocks that no longer ticked. That’s when she […]

A Letter Found in the Hospital Bible

A Letter Found in the Hospital Bible

A Letter Found in the Hospital Bible It was tucked in the middle of Psalms, as if resting there had given it peace. Nurse Ellen didn’t notice it at first. The Bible sat on the shelf of the hospice family room, spine worn, gold lettering almost rubbed away by countless hands. She had picked it […]

Lotus (Padma)

Lotus (Padma)

The lotus, known as "Padma" in Sanskrit, is a significant symbol in Hinduism and is associated with various deities, including Lord Vishnu.

The Dual Nature of Christ

The Dual Nature of Christ

Jesus is fully God and fully man—this mystery makes salvation possible, deepens our worship, and reveals God’s love in perfect form.